Devon calls it “controlling things.” His doctor calls it obsessive-compulsive disorder. When Devon starts at a new school, his compulsions start to get him in trouble, and before long he realizes that his only choice is to confront his behaviors and the events that trigger them.
Owl helps his raccoon friend see that there is nothing wrong with her and educates her about the ways she can manage her OCD.
A whimsical and upbeat read of a child’s view of dealing with her Obsessive Compulsive Disorder experiences.
Eleven-year-old Sarah is confused, embarrassed, and frustrated by her need to count things but finally talks with her mother and a therapist, who diagnoses OCD and gives Sarah techniques for coping with her symptoms.
Each chapter begins with a section that helps kids and teens zero in on specific problems and develop skills they can use to tune out obsessions and resist compulsions. The pages that follow show parents how to be supportive without getting in the way.
This workbook will give you the tools to manage not only your BFRB, but also your thoughts and feelings about other stressors in your life. It’s time to end the cycle for good!
Practical skills for coping with the thoughts, emotions, physical sensations, and behaviors that accompany phobias.
Este cuento tierno y valiente acompaña a Estrella y a su familia en el camino hacia la comprensión, la empatía y el apoyo. A través de rutinas, retos y el acompañamiento de un terapeuta, aprenderán que con amor y herramientas adecuadas, se puede vivir mejor con el TOC.
